Charity draw

WICKLOW breeders Frank and Paula Cullen are hosting their annual draw for their Kenyan charity on Saturday, November 4th next.

The draw will support the great work of Sister Mary Killeen in the Mukuru slums of Nairobi and the MPC Rehabilitation Centre for homeless street boys, aged eight to 17.

Closer to home, the draw also supports Fr Willie Walshe’s efforts to improve facilities at St Patrick’s Secondary School in Kiltale, focusing on improving the library and science facilities for this growing school.

This year’s draw is restricted to a 200 club draw with tickets costing €50 each. The target is to raise €10,000 with €5,000 for each project.

Prizes include two Leinster Rugby season tickets, an original painting by Paul Abel, a handcrafted quilt cover by Annette Cullen, concert tickets by Aiken Promotions and paintings by the street boys themselves.

Email thebearnagate@eircom.net or contact 01-281 9412.

SOCK event

THE charity SOCK (Supporting Ovarian Cancer Knowledge) will be the beneficiary of a horse and pony show being held in the National Horse Sport Arena on Monday, October 30th. The action is due to get under way at 10.30am with a 70cms competition which will be followed by an 80cms class. The 90cms level won’t start until at least 1pm. The final class on the day will be over a metre. In each class, there will be a jump-off against the clock. Entries cost €18 or €35 for two; there will be prizes for first to third and rosettes for first to sixth. More information: Aishling Bradwell on 086-395 8893 or email at aishling.bradwell@hotmail.com.